Counseling Psychologist - Higher Ed. jobs in Santa Ana, CA

LOS ALAMITOS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
PERSONNEL COMMISSION An Equal

10293 Bloomfield Street  Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Opportunity
Phone: (562) 799-4700  Fax: (562) 799-4712 Employer

www.losal.org
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

COUNSELING ASSISTANT

POSITION DETAILS SALARY ISSUE DATE: 5/23/2023 
40 hours per week; 10.5 months per year $4,948- $6,013 monthly APPLICATION DEADLINE: 6/7/2023 @ 4:00pm 
Fringe Benefits Package TENTATIVE WRITTEN EXAM: 6/12/2023 
Vacancy: Los Alamitos High School TENTATIVE ORAL EXAM: 6/15/2023

Posting is open to the first 75 qualified applicants.

RECRUITMENT TYPE
Dual Certification - This employment opportunity is available to anyone who qualifies. A single eligibility list based on rank order will be
generated from this recruitment. Current classified employees who qualify will be given seniority credit.

POSITION BENEFITS
Pay increases: The first pay increase occurs after six months if the employee passes the probationary period. Pay increases occur
annually thereafter, until top step is reached.
Benefits: This position includes a fringe benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, sick time, vacation time, and
paid holidays.

BASIC FUNCTION
The Counseling Assistant, under the direction of an administrator, coordinate the flow of operations and communications for the high
school Counseling Office; perform a variety of responsible and complex secretarial, technical and administrative functions in support of
counselors and psychologists. Commitment to Los Alamitos Unified School District’s mission, vision and priority goals. Excellent
communication/interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of stakeholders. 
Complete Job Description available at www.losal.org under Job Opportunities/Classified Job Descriptions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience 
High School Diploma, GED or certificate of completion including or supplemented by courses in secretarial science or related

business courses. 
Five years of increasingly responsible and varied clerical or secretarial experience. 
Ability to type 50 wpm.

APPLICATION & EXAMINATION PROCESS
Application: 
Complete a Los Alamitos Unified School District Classified Application which can be accessed at www.losal.org under the Job
Opportunities link. Completed applications must be submitted electronically through www.losal.org by the deadline date noted on this job
flyer. NO PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED! 
Be sure your application reflects all relevant experience, paid or volunteer. Attach a supplemental resume or other description of
experience if it is not adequately described on your application.

Examination:
Applications may be screened to select the most qualified candidates.
The examination will consist of:

A - Written job knowledge exam (30% of Total Score)
B - Structured oral exam (70% of Total Score)

Some classifications require you to pass a physical examination. This examination is at the district’s expense and the appointment is not
assured until you have passed this examination. Applicants must attain a passing score of 70% on each part of the examination in order
to be placed on the eligibility list. Should a large number of candidates pass the written exam, a higher passing score than 70% may be
required to progress. Application & Examination details along with information about the merit system are available on the Los Alamitos
USD Personnel Commission website at www.losal.org under Human Resources/Personnel Commission.

Candidates who pass the written and panel interview will be placed on an eligibility list valid for six (6) months.

The Los Alamitos Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry,
ethnic group identification, marital/parental status, physical/mental disability, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation,

gender/gender identity or expression or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a
person/group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.